Re: Aero Testing

[Dave Dahlgren <ddahlgren@snet.net>]

wheel speed and time.. less than 1/4 mile. anyone with minimal data acq should
be able to get this info. end of run cut engine and clutch car of put it in
neutral and coast. delta V and delta T and you are there. the ultimate wind
tunnel complete with 'rolling road' with a full scale model and nothing
simulated. 
So what is it going to take to get you into some data acq John?
Turk can do it with his if we can ever get a full pass in...
Dave

John Beckett wrote:
> 
> OK here is another idea for testing your vehicle aerodynamics. What about a
> coast down test? I know little about this so my questions for you aero guys
> are:
> 
> What useful data can be obtained from this type of testing?
> 
> What type of equipment would be needed to make it work properly?
> 
> How much of a distance is needed and what sort of speed is required to get
> worthwhile data?
> 
> John

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